Bromsgrove vs Dudley — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bromsgrove

B60 · Worcestershire

108

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences51
  • Shoplifting14
  • Public order11

Dudley

DY5 · Dudley

330

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences127
  • Shoplifting68
  • Criminal damage & arson28

Bromsgrove has less crime — 108 vs 330 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Bromsgrove in April 2026 — 330 incidents compared to 108, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromsgrove sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Dudley has more Criminal damage & arson (28). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bromsgrove or Dudley safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bromsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 108 vs 330 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Dudley is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Bromsgrove and Dudley?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromsgrove saw higher rates of Public order while Dudley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bromsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 330).

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